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DUS → DRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Dresden Airport (Dresden)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the scenic transition from the industrial Ruhr area into the lush Sauerland hills, the Thuringian Forest ridges, and the dramatic approach over the Saxon Switzerland sandstone formations.
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Rhine River Bends
Immediate views of the Rhine's winding path through Düsseldorf and the Media Harbour.
Sauerland Highlands
The rolling hills of the Rothaargebirge, including the winter sports hubs around Winterberg.
Thuringian Forest
The dark, dense evergreen ridges and the famous Rennsteig hiking trail from above.
Ore Mountains
The Erzgebirge mountain range defining the border between Germany and the Czech Republic.
Saxon Switzerland
The unique, jagged sandstone rock formations of the Bastei area and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
The right side is essential for seeing the Ore Mountains and the stunning Saxon Switzerland National Park on the final approach. Late afternoon flights are particularly beautiful as the setting sun illuminates the sandstone cliffs and the Elbe valley in golden hues.
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Ruhr Metropolis
The northern cluster of the Ruhr area, including the industrial landmarks of Essen and Gelsenkirchen.
Teutoburg Forest
The long, narrow forested ridge extending through the Lower Saxon hills.
Harz Mountains
On clear days, the distant Brocken peak, northern Germany's highest point, is visible to the north.
Leipzig Lakeland
The flooded former open-cast mines around Leipzig, now a network of large recreational lakes.
Albrechtsburg Meißen
The historic castle and cathedral overlooking the Elbe River just before the final descent into Dresden.
Sit on the left for better views of the Harz mountain range in the distance and the historic porcelain city of Meißen during the descent. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the northern landscapes without solar glare.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 488 km (303 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: DRS (51.1328010559082, 13.767200469970703)
Route Type: Domestic
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